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VAR 617W

1981 Triumph Tr 7

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,830 mi
Last recorded54,830 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Tr 760,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAR 617W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 54,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 54,828 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 54,803 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,770 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 54,770 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,770 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rubber fuel hoses perishing / splitting (carb area)

wipers slow in operation

Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,770 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,750 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 54,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,736 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?

Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
3,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,278
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,128
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,118
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 976
fog lamp not working 719
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VAR 617W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 60,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tr 7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAR 617W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tr 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAR 617W registered?

VAR 617W is a 1981 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 15 May 1981.

Is VAR 617W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAR 617W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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